And we’re HERE!! We arrived at Hilton Sandestin Resort & Spa this afternoon to 85 degree weather. The VERY FIRST thing we did was grab our bathing suits and head down to the pool. We were both in scarves and hats yesterday, so being in bathing suits poolside? A dream… ! We decided to have a little fun by the [...]

I got an email from one of my friend’s 2 days ago with the subject: I Spy… Audrey & Vera in Redbook! We were both like… what?? Redbook!!?? I rushed right out to buy the latest issue. Ironically enough, Barnes & Noble was out, so I had to drive to the nearest Stop & Shop to see if they had [...]

What’s In Your Makeup Bag? It’s different for every woman… but it’s something I love to hear about! When Vera was over a couple of weeks ago, we shot this video as to what we can’t live without in our makeup bags. I still love Vera’s makeup holder…

There are some people that come into your life and just change it, that’s Vera Sweeney to me. She is my best friend.  The kind of friend I have talked to (I’m not kidding) about 10-15 times a day for the last 2 years… that’s her to me. Today is her birthday.  She turns 21… I mean, 34. I wanted [...]

When I was in middle school, I used to have a Best Friend Charm necklace that looked a little something like this… … it was a way of showing my friendship back then. Till this day it makes me smile to think back to those times (right, Faye?). My best friend Vera wrote a beautiful post today about our trip [...]

Vera… Do Not Touch the Mannequins!

In “real” life, I’ve driven with most of my friends.  Either they’ve driven with me, or I’ve driven with them. It’s funny, it’s something I don’t even think about in daily life… my friend’s driving. Having been a blogger for about 3 1/2 years now, I’ve met some pretty incredible people, some of whom have become very good friends. Vera [...]

This past weekend I took the boys and Matt to Vera’s house in Long Island. You know you have a good friend when you can show up with 4 kids, a husband… and her 2 kids and husband just say, “Come on in!” We spent the weekend doing some taping for our Getting Gorgeous blog. I have to say, Vera [...]

I’ve been planning Getting Gorgeous with Vera Sweeney since February. You know sometimes when they say the “stars aligned”… that was like meeting Vera. I love anyone who can make me laugh. If you know me (really know me), you know I’m not a “serious” person. I’m all about laughing and joking and “enjoying the ride.” I had met Vera [...]

How many Flower Shows… Home Shows… Boat Shows… Bridal Shows… Baby Expos and Business Expos have you been to or heard of? Living in the smallest state – Rhode Island – there is always something going on in Providence. I can imagine it’s the same in most cities across the country. BUT… what about fashion and beauty for moms? And [...]